Feb 10, 2013

Today we got our hands on a Volvo V40 D3 and took it for a drive test and now you’re reading the complete review. The premium compact segment is more crowded than ever, and the proposed models have became really interesting. BMW’s 1 Series facelift came with the new Audi A3 and Mercedes-Benz amazed with the new A-Class. But in the northern Europe, Volvo comes with a major player in the premium C-segment. V40 is a completely new hatchback, Volvo giving up experiments like C30. The design is almost perfect and the interior seems like arrived from the future. Let’s detail the model in the presence of a Volvo V40 D3 Summum with automatic gearbox. Volvo V40 Review Volvo V40  Engine / Transmission 4.5/5 We’ve got a D3 with automatic gearbox and top Summum equipment. D3 is the  indicative for the 2.0-liter turbo diesel engine that develops 150 hp at 3,500 rpm and 350 Nm ( 258 lb/ft ) between 1,500 and 2,750 rpm. The engine used by D3 has five placed in line cylinder, a...

Feb 9, 2013

Mitsubishi Outlander is a name with resonance in the medium SUV category since the second generation imposed itself trough an European look in its segment, and after the facelift received a jet fighter grille which made it more aggressive. Outlander was also appreciated by the French group PSA, which sold its variants under the brands Citroen and Peugeot. But it’s time for a new generation, the third. Mitsubishi has introduced the new model at the Geneva Auto Show in 2012 and announced that it chose to go on the idea of a single global model. A “goodbye” has been said to the models specific to certain markets like Japan or America. 2013 Outlander is now available in a unique version. Car-Addicts.com Review – 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander Mitsubishi Outlander Engine / Transmission 4/5 For the new Mitsubishi Outlander, the Japanese manufacturer chose to currently offer only two types of engines: a petrol unit and a turbo-diesel. The first one has 2.0 liter and 150 bhp. It...

Feb 6, 2013

Today we’ve took a Peugeot 208 1.6 e-HDI 115hp Allure out for a test drive and here’s our full review! Like its rivals, Peugeot has dramatically changed its subcompact as the 2012 generation appeared. The French manufacturer is giving us the model called Peugeot 208 Allure, which shares the PF1 platform with the old 207, but has a completely new form, designed to attract the public that’s increasingly aware of its appearance. More than ever, Peugeot 208 became a veritable “fashion statement”, getting  away of the simple elegance of its predecessors such as 205 and 206 which ravaged the segment and leaving aside the “forced smile” of 207. Peugeot 208 1.6 e-HDI 115hp Allure Review The real surprises of Peugeot 208 are only in the parts you do not see.  The model is up to 173 kg lighter than its predecessor, with an average of 110 kg, the trunk is larger, the interior is spacious and the diesel engines emit less than 99 grams of CO2 per kilometer....

Feb 5, 2013

Today we’ve decided to take Porsche Cayenne for a test drive! Porsche striked again. The model created a decade ago for the Stuttgart brand is now the backbone of Porsche sales – Cayenne. Well, that goes back, Porsche is making a comeback with a new generation. One that really fails to live up to the mark. The SUV market dynamic attack the top end of competition by engines in November, including a hybrid version of the already known diesel engine. Over all though, Porsche Cayenne comes with a new design, with the strongest indoor market with an unrivaled dynamic behavior of machines over two tons. We have tested in Greece the most powerful one, the Porsche Cayenne Turbo 500 hp version, and I felt things not thought possible in an SUV. Porsche Cayenne Test Drive Porsche Cayenne Engine / Transmission When you say Porsche Cayenne Turbo you say 500 bhp engine. Whether you refer to old or new generation. However, the differences are huge between the two generations. Reason:...

May 4, 2012

The Range Rover Evoque has been getting people hot under the collar for months know. Consumers have been eagerly waiting to get their hands on the Evoque for an age, and now, it’s finally time for them to see what all the fuss is about as journalists critique it for the very first time! Car journalists across the United Kingdom have finally been granted access to the car, and are feverishly writing their opinions in magazines, on websites, and discussing its beauty with anybody that’ll listen to them in the pub. But, if people are looking to purchase an Evoque model soon, then they’ll need to find an expert Range Rover Evoque review that they can trust. Placing Faith in the Right Evoque Review ...

May 9, 2011

Brits from Which? Car conducted a series of comparative tests between different hybrid and diesel models to see which ones are more economical in real traffic conditions. Journalists at Which? Car conducted a test comparing hybrid cars and the one using a diesel engine to see which is more efficient in actual conditions. Hybrid models, are tested by manufacturers under ideal conditions, which don’t reflect the reality that we encounter on the road. First, journalists have opted for a consumption test between a BMW 320d with EfficientDynamics system and between a Toyota Prius. According to producers, the Japanese hybrid consumes 3,25 liters per 100 kilometers, and the BMW 3 Series make the same distance with 3,4 liters of diesel. After testing, those from Which? Car obtained a 3,83 liter consumption for Prius and 3,66 liter for BMW 320d. “BMW has a reputation as a manufacturer that produces aggressive and sportivecars , but 320d Efficient Dynamics represents an important...